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Old 05-17-2003, 02:24 PM
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Default Gauge pod, need 3 gauges, which would you get????

Not sure exactly on what gauges to get. I want a air/fuel gauge cause they are pretty neat looking. Car is na, no plans for turbo or anything. Debating on water temp, oil pressure, or any other ideas? Also, anyone have any suggestions on brands/styles of gauges. I am leaning towards autometer gauges of some sort but they are kind of spendy.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TwistedSI &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I want a air/fuel gauge cause they are pretty neat looking.</TD></TR></TABLE>

NEAT LOOKING?

If your car is stock, you DON'T need aftermarket gauges, total waste of $. Spend that on a good suspension setup or something.

Don't be a ricer
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Default Re: Gauge pod, need 3 gauges, which would you get???? (fnananon)

It already has H&R springs. And I actually want the water temp and oil pressure guage for function, not form. I don't trust factory temp gauges and we all know when the oil light comes on its too late.
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Default Re: Gauge pod, need 3 gauges, which would you get???? (TwistedSI)

hey, a lil off topic, but i am looking to get H&R springs for my 00 EBP Si, and i was wondering how much of a drop they gave, and if u exprienced any problems or dislikes w/ them.
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Default Re: Gauge pod, need 3 gauges, which would you get???? (ApexiSi)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ApexiSi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">hey, a lil off topic, but i am looking to get H&R springs for my 00 EBP Si, and i was wondering how much of a drop they gave, and if u exprienced any problems or dislikes w/ them.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I love mine, not sure which ones they are exactly cause they were in the car when I got it. Rides real nice, handles great, and sits a little lower than my brothers SI with Tokico 2.25" struts/springs.

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TwistedSI &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Not sure exactly on what gauges to get. I want a air/fuel gauge cause they are pretty neat looking. Car is na, no plans for turbo or anything. Debating on water temp, oil pressure, or any other ideas? Also, anyone have any suggestions on brands/styles of gauges. I am leaning towards autometer gauges of some sort but they are kind of spendy.</TD></TR></TABLE>

The air/fuel gauge is just for show (so I've been reading). I plan to get the oil press. and water temp. Phantom series by Autometer
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Get Air/Fuel,Oil Temp and Water Temp. Get good autometer gauges i have a full pillar pod with the new C2 gauges in them they are nice. There also good price.

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TwistedSI &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> I am leaning towards autometer gauges of some sort but they are kind of spendy.</TD></TR></TABLE>


You think Autometer are spendy?? and i was going to suggest getting some defi gauges ah well.
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Default Re: Gauge pod, need 3 gauges, which would you get???? (fnananon)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by fnananon &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

If your car is stock, you DON'T need aftermarket gauges, total waste of $. Spend that on a good suspension setup or something.

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i disagree.... i think its always good to know where your oil presure is or the water temp..hell even a batt volt gauge is good to have
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Default Re: Gauge pod, need 3 gauges, which would you get???? (TwistedSI)

Even is your motor is stock, it never hurts to have an air/fuel ratio guage.
I love it.
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IMO go with some autometer gauges like air/fuel ratio, oil temp and pressure. I love mine.
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Default Re: Gauge pod, need 3 gauges, which would you get???? (sshaikh01)

man the EGT one is so much more accurate than the shitty AIR/FUEL autometer one .. honestly that AIR/FUEL one is just all looks and a egt will tell you if your running lean or rich and be way more accurately... also for a N/A motor oil pressure/water temp are best bet for it remember to get electronic units
you should get the Gauge bezel that puts the gauges right behind your steering wheel for better view
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by IM ALL BOB &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">man the EGT one is so much more accurate than the shitty AIR/FUEL autometer one .. honestly that AIR/FUEL one is just all looks and a egt will tell you if your running lean or rich and be way more accurately... also for a N/A motor oil pressure/water temp are best bet for it remember to get electronic units
you should get the Gauge bezel that puts the gauges right behind your steering wheel for better view</TD></TR></TABLE>

only good advice i've heard in this whole thread.
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Default Re: Gauge pod, need 3 gauges, which would you get???? (hanson said)

I have digital Guagues i would never get anything else, so nice

autometer sucks end of story.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Quad-Damge &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">autometer sucks end of story.</TD></TR></TABLE>

How did you come to that conclusion?
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Default Re: Gauge pod, need 3 gauges, which would you get???? (Hybrid93Hatch)

at least their air/fuel sux..

everything else is good I guess..
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Default Re: Gauge pod, need 3 gauges, which would you get???? (navin)

I have Autometer gauges for sale. Air/fuel, tranny temp. And Ractive oil temp, water temp, oil pressure. The blue carbon fiber one.
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Default Re: Gauge pod, need 3 gauges, which would you get???? (92SiB18C1)

Air/Fuel is ******* pointless unless your motor is tuned and you actually have aftermarket engine parts. So dont even waste the 30 on something pretty. I had a A/F on my b16 swapped EF with built head and a VAFC, even when i was running rich the A/F gauge read late.

Get these:
Oil Temp
Water Temp
Voltage Meter

3 usefull gauges.
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Default Re: Gauge pod, need 3 gauges, which would you get???? (ApexiSi)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ApexiSi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">hey, a lil off topic, but i am looking to get H&R springs for my 00 EBP Si, and i was wondering how much of a drop they gave, and if u exprienced any problems or dislikes w/ them.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Stay away from H&R I've heard too many complaints about them sagging, You can get Neuspeed for about 100$ cheaper, and they have better quality
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Hatchbslo &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Stay away from H&R I've heard too many complaints about them sagging, You can get Neuspeed for about 100$ cheaper, and they have better quality</TD></TR></TABLE>

I dunno where you came up with that. H&R springs are awesome. $100 cheaper? WTF so you can get neuspeeds for $30?
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Default Re: Gauge pod, need 3 gauges, which would you get???? (TwistedSI)

The oil pressure is the best of all...If you get that one get the mechanical one. People will tell you not to run oil lines into the car but I have had mine for a year with no problems...Just buy the copper tubing, I didnt use the nylon tubing cause I think it can break. The air/fuel is just a light show...It does work but if your car isnt tuned then it doesnt do anything. It will just go back and forth and look pretty.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ultimatehonda &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The oil pressure is the best of all...If you get that one get the mechanical one. People will tell you not to run oil lines into the car but I have had mine for a year with no problems...</TD></TR></TABLE>

I've read the electrical is just as accurate (if not as, really close). I just don't see a need to take a risk with oil leaking in the car versus the electrical where you don't have to.

One guy at a local car shop said to stay away from mechanical as it's a BIG mess if something goes wrong. I'm one of those where something usually goes wrong
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